Pediatric Infectious Diseases

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Physicians who entered training in pediatric infectious diseases on or after January 1, 2000, are required to complete their training in a program accredited for training in pediatric infectious diseases by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in the United States or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Three years of full-time, broad-based fellowship training in pediatric infectious diseases are required for fellows entering training on or after January 1, 1995. No continuous absence of more than 1 year will be permitted. Combined absences/leaves in excess of 3 months during the 3 years of training, whether for vacation, parental leave, illness, and so forth, must be made up. If the program director believes that combined absences/leaves that exceed 3 months are justified, a letter of explanation should be sent by the director for review by the Credentials Committee.